Sat Apr 26 23:45:00 UTC 2025: **Andhra Pradesh Students with Special Needs Achieve Remarkable Academic Success**

VIJAYAWADA, Andhra Pradesh – Students with special needs (CwSN) in Andhra Pradesh government schools are achieving unprecedented academic success, exceeding expectations and defying limitations. The use of innovative digital tools and accessible learning platforms is being credited for this remarkable achievement, as evidenced by the recent SSC Board exam results.

Several CwSN students scored exceptionally well, with Kuruba Ishwarya achieving the highest score of 90.8%. Other high-achieving students include Yalagaturi Lokesh Chowdary (86%), Derangula Kumar Babu (85%), Dasari Chamundeswari (84%), Madiga Anji (74.6%), Madde Drona (70%), and Avula Amarnath (69%), all visually impaired. Safaru Sanath Kumar, a student with growth hormone deficiency, scored 88.8%. This success builds upon previous years’ progress, with a student with low vision scoring 82% in 2023 and an orthopedically challenged student achieving 85% in 2022.

This improvement is attributed to the Samagra Shiksha wing of the School Education Department’s initiative. The program introduced digitally accessible pedagogy, including textbooks and the Learning and Assessment Management System (LAMS). LAMS provides students with diverse learning materials like digital textbooks, videos, audio podcasts, and quizzes, tailored to individual needs. The system also offers personalized learning and tracks student progress. The program also leverages online tutoring services like Vedantu.

Ram Kamal, Senior Advisor on Inclusive Education, highlighted the challenges faced initially, including the lack of digitally accessible textbooks. He emphasized the key features of LAMS, including its accessibility, scalability, personalization, and data analytics capabilities, which are crucial for supporting CwSN students effectively. He stressed that the students achieved these results independently, completing their exams without assistance. The success story underscores the transformative potential of accessible technology in education.

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